But today I want to share the real secret sauce to an awesome salad. It’s literally the sauce! Or rather, the dressing.

Salad dressings is my secret weapon for when I have guests over, or when I’m making the same salad, with the same ingredients, a few days in a row.

A set of great salad dressings can make the same salad taste different and new each time.

And I have a great set of 3 that are very different indeed, but have a couple of things in common — they’re easy to make and you can find the ingredients in your fridge.

Here we go!

1. All-time Favorite Vinaigrette

I saw this recipe on a site called A Family Feast and have been loving it since.

Why you should try this recipe:
1. It’s diet-friendly — only uses a teaspoon of sugar
2. Extra virgin olive oil is loaded with antioxidants, some of which have powerful health benefits.
3, It’s super yummy — mustard is a great ingredient to add to any recipe to enrich its flavor.

What You’ll Need To Do:

1. In a tall cup (ideally the one that comes with an immersion blender), add in the mustard, vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper and herbs to taste. Whisk with a fork to combine just slightly.
2. Add the olive oil and blend using the immersion blender until completely combined and thickened.
3. Adjust seasonings to taste.
4. Cover until ready to use.
**If you do not have an immersion blender, this can also be made by whisking all of the ingredients by hand until thickened.

2. Simple Yummy Yogurt Dressing

All Recipes, where I found this dressing recipe, is another one of my favorites.

Why you should try this recipe:
1. It is very easy to make (just blend the ingredients)
2. Greek yogurt is delicious! (And it’s full of benefits for your health.)
3. You can change the flavor of this dressing just changing the vegetables you put in the mix.

3. Mexico-Style Dressing

I love this recipe on those days I need an additional hit of flavor. Glad I found it on Epicurious.

Why you should try this recipe:
1. It’s rich in flavor — the mix of cilantro, garlic and jalapeño pepper is amazing and will make any salad stand out.
2. Garlic is good for your health and well-being.
3. Cilantro is an amazing herb which is very low in calories and no cholesterol.